Ready tent: Campsites in Costa Rica

El Nido de La Aquilas

Pura Van Campsite

• Private and secure family-friendly site in scenic Alajuela
• A 35-minute drive from the Costa Rican capital, San José
• Paradise for hikers and bikers: two national parks within easy reach

Hacienda Monte Claro

• Eco-friendly farm site with views of the Turrialba volcano
• An hour from hikes, swimming and fishing in Tapantí National Park
• Horse riding, rafting, mountain biking and tours arranged on site

Ailanto Campground

• Wooded site among the hot springs of the Miravalles Protected Zone
• Four kilometres from La Fortuna
• Hot spring pool, bar and café

Estancia at Miravalles

• Nature-filled farm site in lush Costa Rican forest
• A half-hour drive from Bagaces and 50 minutes from Liberia
• Pools, woodland walks and fruit picking on site

Congo's Camping

• Peaceful seaview site 2km from the award-winning beach of Hermosa
• Fishing and whale, dolphin and turtle watching trips nearby
• Six kilometres from the lively nightlife of Del Coco

Bar'coquebrado Camping

• Family-friendly glamping in the Costa Rican forests
• A 20-minute walk from Barco Quebrado beach
• Haven for watersports and wildlife watching

Topo's Tree House

• Luxury two-bedroom treehouse in tropical gardens near Cahuita
• A short walk from the beach; 10 minutes' drive from a national park
• Spot monkeys, sloths, birds and butterflies from the treehouse deck

Eco-Camping Tamarindo

• Laidback eco site on Costa Rica's biggest peninsula
• A 10-minute walk from Tamarindo town and beach
• Surf lessons, tours, hammock area, bar, kitchen and barbecue

Dreamsea Surf Camp Costa Rica

• Glamping and surf camp in the jungle two kilometres from Tamarindo
• Breakfast and dinner cooked by resident chefs: breakfast free
• Yoga classes,waterfall excursions and shuttle to surf beaches

Selina Vida

• Perfect spot to enjoy the beach and the mountain

La Negrita Miralvalle

• Cabins with volcano views
• Rural retreat with no TV and no internet
• Cook on a firewood stove

Lirio Lodge

• Pristine eco lodge on the Madre de Dios canal
• Fishing, kayaking and boat trips to see endangered turtles
• Restaurant, hammocks, huge campfire and free beach shuttle

Samasati Yoga and Wellness Retreat

• Yoga retreat set amid 250 acres of pristine, wildlife-rich rainforest
• A 20-minute drive from Chiquita beach and Cahuita National Park
• Restaurant, lounge area and wellness spa with massages and a whirlpool

Camping Avatar House

• 15 minutes' walk from the beach in the middle of the Caribbean jungle
• Back-to-nature site with added hot showers and wifi
• Hiking and horseback excursions available

Selina Puerto Viejo

• Eco-friendly tipis in jungle or beachside at Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
• Next to Playa Cocles beach; 20 minutes’ drive to Cahuita National Park
• Beachfront, with pool, restaurant and bar, surfing and yoga classes

Corcovado Adventures Tent Camp

• On Costa Rica's remote Osa peninsula, with its own private beach
• Cool rental tents with proper beds, electricity and wifi
• Price includes meals, transport and watersports kit/fishing gear use

Camping Sol y Luna

• Quiet, plant-filled site 20 minutes' walk from Playa Herradura
• Around half an hour's drive from Carara National Park
• Basic amenities provided, including water, bathrooms and wifi

Selina Jaco

• Laidback seafront site right in front of the beach in Jaco
• A 10-minute drive to Playa Hermosa; 20 mins to Carara National Park
• Swimming pool, beachfront bar, massages and co-work space